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development has occurred in many villages to the detriment of the
village, we must preserve to the best of our ability these villages.
To allow a development adjacent to historical houses would forever
distort the balance in the village. It is also inconceivable that anyone
would allow a development outside the boundaries of the village,
which would change the nature of the small rural village for ever. The
additional 150 plus houses would put a strain on our already over
worked drainage system. The occupants of Church Road already have
to have their storm drains emptied throughout the year to prevent
their houses being flooded. Flooding in our village is a real problem,
ask anyone to share their photos with you. In addition there would be
a huge increase in the amount of traffic and heavy vehicles which
would have to use the bridges in Ickford or Shabbington. Lastly, the
school is already over subscribed. There would not be enough places
for the occupants of a large development. We have a very limited bus
route to Thame and neighbouring places.
75 The area behind Turnfields, which backs onto the playing field is an
obvious area for development with minimal impact on the broader
environment.
76 I believe that the land off Turnfields would provide the right number
of homes in the right location as it would balance out the housing
around the roads in the village. My second choice would be the Pound
Ground Field but I think that the size of this development is too large.
77 The land off Turnfields. This is already designated for development
and has an access road. The proposed development is about the right
size for the village and looks reasonable from the plans presented to
the village. It is situated between the playing field and open fields, so
will not crowd the existing housing. This development is about the
right size for Ickford. We need more smaller houses, as we already
have plenty of large houses in the village, with the addition of Farm
Close about 15-20 years ago.
78 Land off Turnfields as it will be a smaller development and won’t have
such an impact on the village. To build on the other two sites as well
will double the size of the village nearly!
79 If any building, access should be new and not from existing roads or
closes.
80 Doesn’t matter.
81 Not necessary to build any more. The village is not struggling. The
open fields and country scenery is why most of us moved here. The
roads are busy enough without creating more traffic and congestion
and danger.
82 Nowhere. However, should it happen it should be in line with the
existing pattern of the village which is mainly linear. It should not
break out into open countryside.
83 No houses, but if so, just a few and a development of up to 30 houses.
Regard should be given to the bends and humped back bridges at the
Village Hall end of Ickford. That road really cannot accommodate
more traffic without an increased incidence of accidents. Worminghall
Road is the sensible location.

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